I'm in the process of researching areas for a potential diorama attempt. One area I'm looking at is trying to create a portion of a river with a heavy current where the water will be thick and merky around the shore lines with a more deeper/dark color further out with the occasional boulder, downed tree within it that shows the flow of current going around these obstacles (obviously a white blend for the current). Any suggestions on product to use, painting technique etc would be greatly appreciated.
I have used Magic Water extensively...and love it...Treefrog sells it...
enamel paint can be mixed in it before pouring to make it a murky gray...
I have never done this...I try to create the illusion with a gray river bed and dry brushing different shades...
the river bed has many options in painting color...I like different shades of gray the best...
the last two rivers I did...one a waterfall I'm making now...and one I sold at the San Antonio Soldier Show of a bridge...I just used dirt glued to the bottom of the river...it looks good too...
currents can be formed once the Magic Water starts to harden...with a toothpick...or a pronged instrument to illustrate river direction flow and choppy water...
clear silicone...spread on kitchen wax paper...when dried and peeled off in sheets...can be highlighted with white paint to represent white foam and glued into place for a waterfall...
the clear silicone can be dabbed onto a finished river in little points...and painted to represent choppy water...
call Dave at Unreal Details...he is super cool and knows his product...he will talk you through any procedure...
the good thing about Magic Water...I have had some dioramas sit in my garage for 2 years in 30 to 100+ degree weather...they still look like the day i made them...
no yellowing...no bubbling...no chipping...no damage...no cracking and no shrinkage...it's a great product...
